Kootenay-Columbia election debate and forum roundup

Nelson – The event is billed as a ‘reverse’ forum, where the public can talk with the candidates at the Nelson United Church from 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Kimberley — All-Candidates Forum co-hosted by the Kimberley Rotary Club and the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce at the McKim Auditorium running from 7 – 9 p.m. The moderated event will give Kimberley voters a chance to meet with the candidates and ask questions during the event.

Friday, Sept. 27

Elkford — All candidates debate hosted by the Elkford Chamber of Commerce and Rocky Mountain Elementary School, at Teck Hall, from 6 p.m. onwards. Rocky Mountain Elemetary School students from grades four, five and six will be prepared to ask the candidates questions. This moderated event will feature Kootenay-Columbia candidates from the four major parties and will include a question period.

Monday, Sept. 30

Cranbrook — Indigenous forum hosted by the Ktunaxa Nation Council gymnasium from 7-9 p.m. Moderated event will feature Kootenay-Columbia candidates from the four major parties and include opportunities for audience questions.

Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Cranbrook — All-Candidates Forum organized by Junior Chamber International Kootenays at the Key City Theatre from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. All seven Kootenay-Columbia Candidates will be present. Moderated event will feature anonymous questions from the audience.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Sparwood — Election forum at the Causeway Bay Hotel, organized by the Sparwood Chamber of Commerse. The forum will run from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Fernie — Election forum with candidates at the Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge, followed by a question period. Organized by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, the event will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 7

Nelson – A climate change forum, sponsored by EcoSociety and Citizen Climate Lobby, will be at the Nelson United Church from 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Castlegar – A climate change forum organized by West Kootenay EcoSociety and the Citizens Climate Lobby to be held from 7-9 p.m. at the Sandman Hotel at 1944 Columbia Ave.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Nelson — The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate meet and greet from 5-7 p.m. at the Chamber office.

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